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2010 Boatkeeper Workshops |
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Workshops for Sail and Power Boaters
Note: Registration deadlines are 3 days before the workshop. Use the link at the bottom of this page to register.
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Workshop
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2010 Dates
(Thursdays)
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Fee
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Topics
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BKW1
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Essential Knots of Boating
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February 18
1900-2130
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$ 10
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You will learn a dozen ‘must know’ knots and their uses including: the Bowline (‘King’ of knots), Reef, Belaying, Clove Hitch, Round Turn-Two Half Hitches, Figure-of-Eight, Fisherman’s Bend, Sheet Bend, Rolling Hitch, Sea Coil, Chain Sinnet and Flemish. Rope and take-away instructions included.
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BKW2
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Double-Braid Eye Splice and Docklines
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March 25
1900-2130
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$ 5
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Learn the techniques and materials needed for double-braid eye splices; See the making of several dock lines of different diameters and lengths; Learn the basics of docklines for your boat – how many, how big, how long; See how shackles and thimbles can be attached to double-braided lines such as halyards.
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BKW3
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Boat Batteries & 12V Systems
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April 8
1900-2130
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$ 5
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Basic Electricity; AC/DC Systems; 12V Batteries for Boats; Shore Power and Charging; Generating Power Afloat; Electrical Wiring, Distribution and Switches; Safety & Alarms; Interfaces & Electronics
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BKW4
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Spring Commissioning
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May 6
1900-2130
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$ 5
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Pre-launch and post-launch activities to get your power or sail boat up and running quickly. Tips & Techniques, Do’s & Don’ts. Checklist Included.
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BKW5
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Intro to Navigation & GPS
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May 20
1900-2130
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$ 5
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Rules of the Road, Lights & Sound Signals; Aids to Navigation & Buoys; Latitude, Longitude & GPS; Charts; Mariner's Compass; Navigation with Speed-Distance-Time; Checklist for a complete passage
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To register use this contact form. Please indicate the workshop name, and your phone number.
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